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Tag: Steve Coogan

Movie Review ~ The Trip to Greece

Movie Review The Trip to Greece 8.5/10 The Facts Synopsis: Actors Rob Brydon and Steve Coogan travel from Troy to Ithaca following in the footsteps of Odysseus. Director: Michael Winterbottom Stars: Steve Coogan, Rob Brydon, Claire Keelan, Rebecca Johnson, Tim Leach, Cordelia Bugeja, Tessa Walker, Michael Towns, Marta Barrio, Kareem Alkabbani Rated: NR Running Length:…
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May 22, 2020
Movie Review ~ Stan & Ollie

Movie Review Stan & Ollie 6/10 The Facts Synopsis: Laurel and Hardy, the world’s most famous comedy duo, attempt to reignite their film careers as they embark on what becomes their swan song – a grueling theatre tour of post-war Britain. Director: Jon S. Baird Stars: John C. Reilly, Steve Coogan, Shirley Henderson, Nina Arianda,…
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January 17, 2019
Movie Review ~ Minions

Movie Review Minions 4/10 The Facts Synopsis: Minions Stuart, Kevin and Bob are recruited by Scarlet Overkill, a super-villain who, alongside her inventor husband Herb, hatches a plot to take over the world. Director: Kyle Balda, Pierre Coffin Stars: Michael Keaton, Steve Coogan, Allison Janney, Sandra Bullock, Jon Hamm, Jennifer Saunders, Pierre Coffin, Steve Carell Rated: PG Running…
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July 9, 2015
Movie Review ~ Night at the Museum: Secret of the Tomb

Movie Review Night at the Museum: Secret of the Tomb 5/10 The Facts Synopsis: Larry spans the globe, uniting favorite and new characters while embarking on an epic quest to save the magic before it is gone forever. Director: Shawn Levy Stars: Robin Williams, Ben Kingsley, Steve Coogan, Ben Stiller, Owen Wilson, Ricky Gervais, Rebel Wilson, Dan Stevens Rated: PG Running Length:…
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December 18, 2014
The Silver Bullet ~ Night at the Museum: Secret of the Tomb

Synopsis: Larry leaves New York City for London on a quest to save the magic before it is gone forever. Release Date: December 19, 2014 Thoughts: I usually keep decent tabs on movies but I must have been asleep when a second sequel to 2006’s Night at the Museum was announced…that or else the film…
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October 11, 2014
Oscar Predictions 2014

Hello! Well, though I always find it difficult to nail down my Oscar selections pre-nomination day because I feel like I’m somehow cosmically jinxing potential favorites, I’m taking part in The 2014 Oscar Contest over at Film Actually because…well…it’s just the right thing to do 🙂 This being a contest and all I threw in…
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January 15, 2014
Movie Review ~ Philomena

Movie Review Philomena 8/10 The Facts Synopsis: A world-weary political journalist picks up the story of a woman’s search for her son, who was taken away from her decades ago after she became pregnant and was forced to live in a convent. Director: Stephen Frears Stars: Judi Dench, Steve Coogan, Sophie Kennedy Clark, Anna Maxwell…
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November 27, 2013
The Silver Bullet ~ Philomena

Synopsis: A woman searches for her adult son, who taken away from her decades ago when she was forced to live in a convent. Release Date: TBA 2013 Thoughts: Proving once again that there truly ain’t nothing like a Dame, Judi Dench (Skyfall, The Best Exotic Marigold Hotel) better start picking out sparkly pantsuits for…
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August 9, 2013
Movie Review ~ Despicable Me 2

Movie Review Despicable Me 2 7/10 The Facts Synopsis: Gru is recruited by the Anti-Villain League to help deal with a powerful new super criminal. Director: Chris Renaud, Pierre Coffin Stars: Steve Carell, Kristen Wiig, Miranda Cosgrove, Russell Brand, Steve Coogan, Ken Jeong, Benjamin Bratt Rated: PG Running Length: 98 minutes Trailer Review: Here The…
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July 3, 2013
The Silver Bullet ~ Despicable Me 2

Synopsis: Gru is recruited by the Anti-Villain League to help deal with a powerful new super criminal. Release Date: July 3, 2013 Thoughts: I was a surprising fan of 2010’s Despicable Me, finding its skewed humor fit nicely within the animation created by Dreamworks Studios. Like the penguins from Madagascar, the tiny yellow imps that are…
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April 3, 2013